Multiple people shot near Seattle Space Needle during the Bite of Seattle food festival; two dead and five injured, police say

Two people were killed and five others injured in a shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival on Sunday evening, according to the Seattle Fire Department. The incident occurred around 6 p.m. at the Seattle Center, which was hosting thousands of attendees.¹²⁴

Witnesses described a chaotic scene as gunfire erupted, with one attendee, Estan Wakonabo, recalling, "Once I heard a ‘pop, pop, pop,’ that’s when I knew it was a shooter." The victims included a 2-year-old boy and a 56-year-old woman in serious condition, while others were reported stable or with minor injuries.³

The Seattle Police Department confirmed that multiple people were shot and urged the public to avoid the area. Emergency responders attempted lifesaving measures, but two victims were pronounced dead at the scene. The FBI is aware of the situation, and local authorities are investigating the incident.⁵

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson condemned the violence, stating, "What happened at the Seattle Center today was an act of horrific violence." The festival, which draws over 350,000 attendees annually, was abruptly interrupted by the shooting, leaving the community in shock.⁷

As the investigation continues, the Seattle Police Department has not released details about any suspects involved in the shooting. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about gun violence, with over 270 mass shootings reported in the U.S. this year alone.

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